Postcode PL5 4LL is located in a rural hamlet, within the Bickleigh & Cornwood ward of South Hams in the South West region, and forms part of the Woolwell & Lee Mill area. It has moderate deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 30.0 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Woolwell & Lee Mill is £54,692 per year. The nearest station is Bere Ferrers located about 2.0 miles away. There are 2 primary and no secondary schools in the area.
Woolwell & Lee Mill has a moderate level of deprivation, ranked at position 21,050 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 36% least deprived areas in England.
Woolwell & Lee Mill has a very low crime rate, with approximately 30.0 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 8.8% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 6.0% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Woolwell & Lee Mill is £54,692 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near PL5 4LL.
Woolwell & Lee Mill near PL5 4LL has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Bere Ferrers located about 2 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
Based on 31 recent sales, the median property price is £260,000 in Bickleigh & Cornwood area, with individual transactions ranging from £158,000 up to £990,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Terraced | 12 | £213,750 |
| Detached | 14 | £476,750 |
| Flats | 2 | £237,500 |
| Semi-Detached | 3 | £212,000 |
10 year median price trend in Bickleigh & Cornwood
In the PL5 4LL postcode area, located within Woolwell & Lee Mill, there are 2 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
Annual council tax rates for South Hams district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for PL5 4LL, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Christopher Michael Oram
Bickleigh & Cornwood - Elected 4 May 2023
Rebecca Smith
South West Devon - Elected 4 Jul 2024
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.